05 Dec

Marlink acquires Radio Holland’s connectivity business

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry News, Tugboats & Towing
(OSLO, Norway) — Marlink and Radio Holland have concluded a partnership agreement whereby Marlink has acquired Radio Holland’s connectivity business. The partnership builds on the complementary strengths and extensive expertise of the two leading technology companies and enables Marlink to further strengthen its global leadership in maritime VSAT. Radio Holland will be the preferred global sales and service partner and…
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05 Dec

IMTRA announces staffing changes on support team

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(NEW BEDFORD, Mass.) — IMTRA, a leading manufacturer and importer of quality marine products, has added to its support team. Staffing changes include the hiring of Steve Owens, Myles Cunningham and Tom Ladue, as well as the promotion of Jamie Simmons and Conrad Taylor. Owens, an industry veteran, has taken on the role of product technical support specialist. Simmons has…
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05 Dec

Coast Guard seeks mariner input for Pacific ATON study

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The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard: (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking input from mariners for a study of navigation requirements in the Pacific Seacoast System.  The Waterways Analysis and Management System (WAMS) study will review the short-range aids to navigation (ATON) system that covers American waterways from the Canadian…
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More powerful version of Wartsila 20 engine introduced
04 Dec

More powerful version of Wartsila 20 engine introduced

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(HELSINKI) — The technology group Wartsila is launching an upgraded, more powerful version of its well established Wartsila 20 diesel engine. This new development features an increased cylinder output of 220 kW that will increase the engine's power density, thereby enabling vessels to accommodate greater payloads or achieve faster speeds with almost the same low fuel consumption as the current…
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01 Dec

ExxonMobil launches Mobil Serv lubricant analysis

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(HOUSTON) —  ExxonMobil has launched Mobil Serv lubricant analysis, its next generation used oil analysis service. The mobile-enabled technology monitors both oil condition and the health of high-speed marine engines. Mobil Serv lubricant analysis can help prolong engine life by assessing oil condition, assisting vessel operators to identify issues before they become problems. Regular analysis can therefore help to identify…
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Bouchard adding third new ATB in past five years
01 Dec

Bouchard adding third new ATB in past five years

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The following is the text of a news release from Bouchard Transportation: (MELVILLE, N.Y.) — Bouchard Transportation Co. Inc. has announced the new construction of articulated tug-barge (ATB) unit M/V Evening Breeze and Barge No. 252, which adds to the company’s fleet expansion plan that began in 2012. M/V Evening Breeze is being constructed by VT Halter Marine Inc. and…
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30 Nov

ICS: Bunker suppliers must prepare for end of fossil fuels

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The following is the text of a news release from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS): (LONDON) — Marine bunker suppliers should anticipate that there may no longer be significant demand for fossil fuels from shipping within as little as 25 years, if not sooner, and that the sector is now on an inevitable trajectory toward a future of zero…
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Torqeedo powers San Antonio's new fleet of River Walk boats
30 Nov

Torqeedo powers San Antonio's new fleet of River Walk boats

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(CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.) — The new fleet of 43 custom passenger boats, which were deployed in October on the iconic River Walk in San Antonio, Texas, are powered by electric propulsion systems from Torqeedo. Built by Lake Assault Boats, each of the new 27-foot vessels is driven by a complete Torqeedo electric propulsion system, including a Cruise 10.0 electric outboard…
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29 Nov

W&D to build two Cat-powered hybrid tugs for Harbor Docking

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The following is the text of a news release from Caterpillar: (NEW ORLEANS) — Caterpillar Marine has announced a contract to supply an integrated hybrid propulsion solution on two new vessels for Harbor Docking and Towing based in Houston, Texas. The vessels will be designed and built by Washburn & Doughty in East Boothbay, Maine. This sales contract is a…
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